The Beer Margarita: Simple, Brilliant, and Unforgettable

I learned the recipe below from my friend Nathan's mom and dad (high five to the 305, Kane and Al!), and it's the sort of thing that can save a pool party when all the good stuff is gone and you're stuck with nothing but cheap liquor and the light beers that nobody wanted. It's also so simple that a half-buzzed ape could make it, which is helpful when that half-buzzed ape is you. And anyway, beer cocktails are hot again, and you can learn more about imbibing trends all Drinking Week long at Esquire.com, but for now:

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Ingredients

1 can (most are 12 ounces) frozen lime concentrate

Tequila (blanco or reposado)

Water

Pale, preferably Mexican, lager (I am loyal to Modelo Especial, or, if I can get it, Bohemia. You want a little bitterness in this drink.)

Steps

1. Dump the frozen lime concentrate into a big pitcher.

2. Fill the empty can with tequila and add it to the pitcher.

3. Fill the can with water and add it to the pitcher.

4. Stir until the concentrate is dissolved.

5. Fill the can with beer, add it to the lime-tequila mix, and gently stir.